No Man’s Sky Update Adds Billions of Stars and Planets Today – PlayStation.Blog

Hey there! I’m absolutely thrilled to chat with you about the monumental update we’re rolling out for No Man’s Sky. This is one of the most substantial changes we’ve ever made, and we’ve been eagerly waiting to share our hard work with you.

Looking back at last year, we successfully launched No Man’s Sky Worlds Part I (5.0) for those playing on PS4, PS5, and PS VR2. That update was quite a hit, and ever since, we’ve been meticulously crafting the enhancements for Worlds Part II. Finally, the moment has arrived to unveil it to the world!

Why do players gravitate towards No Man’s Sky? It’s all about the thrill of exploration—the joy of landing on fresh, untouched planets and reveling in the unknown. With Worlds Part II, we’re injecting billions of new star systems and an unthinkable number of planets into the universe. Our aim is to stretch our technology to new limits while preserving the core elements that players adore. Your cherished home base is safe and sound, but brace yourself for new worlds teeming with unprecedented diversity.

As you venture through these newly minted systems, prepare for jaw-dropping landscapes, vibrant biomes, unique flora, and distinctive fauna. I’ve been deeply engrossed in developing a cutting-edge terrain system for some time. Imagine scaling gigantic mountains, diving into oceans that plunge kilometers below, and navigating caverns and canyons on an awe-inspiring scale.

Among these new celestial bodies are immense Gas Giants, each tenfold the size of any planet previously explored. These behemoth worlds, along with their deep oceans, demand advanced tech for exploration. Gas storms, deep-sea pressures, and other anomalies introduce fresh challenges and hazards.

Water-centric gameplay is getting a hefty upgrade too. Our submarine, The Nautilus, and our entire fishing and diving systems have seen significant improvements. New ocean technology gives water a remarkable physical presence—raindrops create dimples, ships leave trails, and creatures make waves as they wade through.

We’ve revamped our lighting system from the ground up. Key enhancements include detailed shadows, crisper sunlight, and the magical twinkling of light through leaves and metallic surfaces. Reflective starry nights and wispy clouds create breathtaking mirrors on lakes and ocean surfaces.

Much of this tech stems from insights and efforts invested in our forthcoming fantasy game, Light No Fire, which has been keeping our tight-knit team on their toes.

In addition to the expansive new worlds and advanced technology, Worlds Part II unfolds a fresh series of quests and lore. These elements interlace with storylines and mysteries we’ve been unraveling for ages, offering lore enthusiasts a treasure trove of knowledge to uncover.

A brand-new expedition is set to accompany this significant update, designed as a guided tour through some of Worlds Part II’s standout features. Completing this awe-inducing journey promises extraordinary rewards, including a new spacecraft that’s a fascinating blend of a living ship and a jet fighter. It’s wild!

The release of Worlds Part II is our way of signaling to the PlayStation community that 2025 holds exciting prospects for No Man’s Sky. Whether you’re diving in from a PS5, cheering on with a PS4, or fully immersed with PS VR2, there’s plenty on the horizon from our lively little team. We’re elated to keep evolving this game we hold so dearly.

Our adventure carries on.